how to make a butterfly

Butterflies are one of the simplest and most entertaining crafts to make. In addition, they constitute a fantastic ornamental element to decorate a lot of things, whether they are rooms or objects.

In case you want to learn how to make a butterfly, don't miss the next post because below we will give you several colorful and very fun ideas. Let's start!

How to make a paper butterfly

Materials to learn how to make a paper butterfly

• Cardboards of the colors you like the most
• Scissors
• A bottle of glue

Steps to learn how to make a paper butterfly

• The first thing you will have to do is take the scissors to cut out two cardboard circles of 8 and 7 centimeters.
• Fold each cardboard circle in half and begin making accordion folds approximately 0,5 centimeters thick.
• When you are done with the first half, turn the circle over and begin making the same folds with the next one.
• Next, fold the cardboard in half to get the shape of a vee and then open the cardboard until you get the shape of a heart. This will be the upper wings of your butterfly. Repeat the same step with the other cardboard.
• Now we will join each piece with a strip of paper 0,5 centimeters wide by 29 centimeters long. To do this, fold the strip of paper over itself and place it under the butterfly's wings.
• Then open a small hole in the strip of paper and insert one end through the hole. He pulls the paper to make a knot so that the two pieces of the butterfly are securely fastened.
• Take the scissors again and trim the ends of the strip of paper a little to simulate the butterfly's antennae.
• Finally, you can apply a little glue to the lower wings as well as the antennas to keep them together.

How to make a drawn butterfly

Materials to learn how to make a drawn butterfly

• A white cardboard
• A black marker
• Some colored markers

Steps to learn how to make a drawn butterfly

• Let's start by drawing the body of the butterfly. To do this, first we will make a circle, which will be the head. And then, just below, a kind of very elongated number eight that will be the body.
• Then on the head we will paint two antennas with the marker and on them, in turn, two tiny circles.
• Once we have painted the body of the butterfly on the cardboard, it is time to draw the wings on each side.
• Start by drawing the right wing. You can do it however you like, for example dividing it into two parts. Later, repeat the same step with the other wing.
• When you have finished making the shape of the wings, it is time to decorate and color the inside of the butterfly as you like. You can pour all your creativity into them to get an original design or, if you prefer, you can also look at a real design that butterflies have in nature to recreate them.

How to make a butterfly garland

Materials to learn how to make a butterfly garland

• some colored wool
• Some different colored papers to make the butterflies. Those that already come with adhesive are ideal for this kind of crafts.
• Scissors

Steps to learn how to make a butterfly garland

• First of all you will have to choose the paper that will serve as a base when creating the butterflies. Once you have selected it, take a pencil and draw as many butterfly silhouettes as you want. It is best to make them two by two for when you want to place them in the garland.
• When you have cut out all the butterflies, set them aside. Now is the time to cut a piece of wool as long as you want to make your garland.
• If you chose adhesive paper to create the butterflies, assembling the garland will be easier. Peel off the adhesive and place the butterflies along the wool thread.
• Glue the silhouettes two by two so that the shape of the wings is separated and it looks like the butterfly is flying.
• If you want to give the butterflies a more decorative touch or if you want to personalize them, you can add papers of other textures or shiny papers on the back of the silhouettes. Another option is to color the wings with different markers or mix different colored cardboard.
• As the last step to make this craft, all you have to do is hang the garland in the space you have chosen and decorate the rooms. You will see how the result looks the most beautiful and original.

How to make a paper butterfly in drawing

Materials to learn how to make a paper butterfly in drawing

• A sheet of cardboard in the color you like the most
• A black pencil or marker
• Scissors
• A little glitter of your favorite color
• a little glue
• Colored markers

Steps to learn how to make a paper butterfly in drawing

• To make this beautiful craft, first draw a square on the cardboard sheet and cut it out with the help of scissors.
• Once you have the cut out square ready, fold the cardboard in half and on the side of the fold draw the silhouette of the butterfly according to your liking. In this step you can express all your creativity.
• When you have finished drawing the silhouette with the marker, it is time to cut it out with scissors. Be careful not to cut off the fragile butterfly's antennae in this step!
• Next, unfold the cardboard to see the butterfly in its entirety.
• Now take the glitter and glue. Apply it in those places where you want to decorate the butterfly. You can also replace this step with the typical decoration with markers. You can color it or make prints on it. Another very fun technique is pointillism.
• And this craft would be ready! This is one of the easiest ways to learn how to make a butterfly.